Amelie-Mathilde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Amelie-mathilde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.095 N,0 29.227 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.368250
  • Longitude: 0.487117
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMELIE-MATHILDE
Type trawler
Flag BEL
Length 26 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 1.1
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 1.4
Orientation 25
Tonnage 114
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1972
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.10.72 SANK IN 532200N, 002930E. (LLOYDS VOL 210).- NAVEAMS 477 & 488/72. H3805/72 8.11.72 DW IN 532154N, 002918E, WITH G SPH, INT QKFL G 10S, RAREFL, CLOSE N & S. (THNM 73/72). - NM 2269/72. H3805/72 17.1.75 TO BE DISPERSED TO 36FT. CONTRACT PLACED WITH METAL RECOVERIES, NEWHAVEN. (TH, 16.1.75). H3805/72 1.9.75 WRECK DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 37FT IN GEN DEPTH 48FT [MLWS]. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (TH, YARMOUTH, TELEX 18.8.75). AMEND TO WL 6FMS 1FT (11.3MTRS). DELETE BUOYS. BR STD. HH100/351/02 1.12.89 NO SIGNIFICANT CONTACT DETECTED IN THIS POSN DURING PIPELINE SURVEY USING DCS3. (HYDROSEARCH ASSOC. LTD., 13.11.89). NCA YET. HH090/593/01 11.1.94 EXAM'D 8.6.93 IN 532204.3N, 002919.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.4 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.7MTR, LENGTH 30MTRS, BREADTH 15MTRS. SCATTERED WRECKAGE LYING 048/228 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 640/94. SEP 2013/000180690 10.7.14 EXAM'D 7.1.14 IN 5322.095N, 0029.227E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.68 IN GEN DEPTH 14.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 1.4MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). BROKEN UP WITH HIGH POINT, ?ENGINE, AT CENTRE. AMEND WK 10.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-CYRIEL VERSCHAEVE '47. BUILT IN 1936 BY BELIARD, CRIGHTON & CIE, OSTENDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F DANNEEL & C VERHAEGNE. 4 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE. MACHINERY BY HUMBOLDT-DEUTZMOT, KOLN. REPORTED MAKING WATER IN ENGINE ROOM. LATER SANK.

General Comments

SCATTERED WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 22.095 N,0 29.227 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMELIE-MATHILDE wreck located?

The AMELIE-MATHILDE wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.095 N,0 29.227 E.

How deep is the AMELIE-MATHILDE and where exactly is it located?

The AMELIE-MATHILDE lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.095 N,0 29.227 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMELIE-MATHILDE?

The seabed around the AMELIE-MATHILDE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the AMELIE-MATHILDE sink?

The AMELIE-MATHILDE sank on Oct 20, 1972.

When was the wreck of the AMELIE-MATHILDE discovered?

The wreck of the AMELIE-MATHILDE was discovered in 1972.

What country did the AMELIE-MATHILDE belong to?

The AMELIE-MATHILDE belonged to BEL.

What was the tonnage of the AMELIE-MATHILDE?

The AMELIE-MATHILDE had a tonnage of 114 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMELIE-MATHILDE?

The AMELIE-MATHILDE is classified as a trawler.

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